We want you to meet Carlos. He is an English Pointer who is approaching his senior years. He is about 7 years old and he finds himself in a shelter. He is a very nice guy and seems to enjoy his food just a tad too much. He is housebroken. His owner reported that he is high energy and is very excited when he meets new people. His owner just didn't have the time to get him the exercise he needed. So an active home would be best for him - he definitely needs the exercise. He gets along well with other dogs if introduced properly. He hasn't had any experience with cats. He does good with children but gets very excited and will knock small ... (Read More)children over. (Less)

Dylan is a black lab mix who is full grown and not a very big boy. He is about 18 months old. He seems to love everyone but is a little shy. He was left all alone to fend for himself and is underweight. He will make someone a great dog with a little time to pamper him.

My name is Izzy. I am almost 5 and I am a Schipperke/Basenji mix. I am a beautiful little girl and I need a new home. I wasn't getting along with my owner's friends Cocker Spaniel although I did get along with the lab in the house. I don't think it was my fault but circumstances were such that I had to come here so Patriot's could help me find a new home. I am housebroken. I have never been around small children or around cats so I would probably be best in a home without those. I am very sweet and affectionate and I need someone to love me forever and give me an awesome home. I have been cuddling up with the staff since I got here and I ... (Read More)am very affectionate. I am under 35 pounds so if you are looking for someone on the smaller side - consider coming out and meeting me. (Less)

My name is Lilly. I am an 8 year old Chihuahua who has found myself in a shelter. You see my mom went to the Rainbow Bridge and there was no place for me to go. Patriot's agreed to take me and help me find a new and loving owner to care for me. I have never lived with children. I am good with people as long as they don't grab at me. I have been an only dog for my entire life but I am willing to try to get along with another dog as long as they are about the same energy level as me, which is not real active. I am not sure how I am with cats, as I have never really been around them. I would be a perfect companion for a senior ... (Read More)individual or couple and I qualify for Patriot's Senior Discount Program. I am spayed, current on my shots, current on my heartworm medication and have no medical issues. I'm a little on the chunky side but don't hold that against me. Won't you help me find a new owner? (Less)

We want you to meet Ms. Aurora. She was transported to us today from Oklahoma where she was scheduled to be euthanized. She was originally scheduled to come to us four weeks ago but due to weather the trip was postponed and then she developed a prolapsed uterus so had to undergo surgery in Oklahoma. She finally got to make the trip this weekend and she is now with us where we are looking for a forever home for her. She is an Australian Shepherd mix who is just about a year old. She is a very sweet and loveable young lady. We did discover right off the bat that she is a jumper and can clear our 6 foot fences. She is fully vetted and ready ... (Read More)to find a home. Make sure you come and visit her. (Less)

This pretty little thing was brought into us today by Alliant Energy. She was found stuck in a water tower in Clear Lake. She is very friendly and obviously belonged to someone. She had on no identification and is not micro-chipped. We are calling her Ali. Her vetting is complete and she is ready for adoption.

My name is Midnight. I am a beautiful girl and under two years old. I am a German Shepherd. Life has not been good for me up until now. I had an owner who didn't really care about me. My owner kept getting warnings from the police for not taking care of me and providing me with the necessities of life so they finally took me in the house to keep me out of the eye sight of people who kept turning my owner in and kept me locked in a kennel for 90% of the time. Finally my family got tired of being watched by the police for further neglecting me and gave me up. Another rescuer got me and brought me here to Patriot's so that they could take good ... (Read More)care of me and fine me an awesome home. I am very sweet and just want someone to pay attention to me. I have a great appetite and love having food available to me without having to worry about where my next meal is coming from. I love the kids that are around here at Patriot's - they were all willing to pet me, talk to me and be nice to me - wow it is pretty good around here. Patriot's has promised to find me a home where I will be the 'center of attention' I hope they are right. That would be so awesome for me. I am curious about all the things around here that go Meow but I haven't been mean to them. I get along with other dogs because the person who took care of me until I could get here to Patriot's had other dogs and the things that go Meow and I did fine with them. Will you, or someone you know, make me an important part of your life? If so, come on out and visit me or share me with your friends. Happy to be safe and loved, Midnight (Less)

We want you to meet Dominoe. He is about 8 months old. He is one big boy. He is terrified of being here but he will calm down. He has lots of coat so will require brushing once in a while. He is pretty independent right now but we think he will come around given a little bit of time. He is available for adoption. If interested in adopting him complete an adoption application at this link http://www.jotform.us/form/31305341796150 and then schedule a time to come and meet him.

This is Honey. She is a Rottie. She is between 13 and 18 months old and unfortunately she is the momma of 8 babies which we have here. Her babies are almost a month old and we will post pictures of the babies later on. Honey will be looking for her forever home when she is done nursing her babies and has been spayed. She isn't a great mom - she doesn't really want much to do with them. She is so worried about getting attention herself that she forgets she is a momma first. She is a very loveable dog and it certainly appears she may be housebroken. She does need to learn manners as she is still very much a puppy herself. If you are ... (Read More)interested in Honey you can complete an adoption application and when she is ready to find her new home you can come and see if she is the right fit for your family. (Less)

Well no one ever claimed this sweet boy so we have named him Buddy and he will get neutered and be ready for his new home this week. He is a great cat who rolls right over for belly rubs. He gets along great with the other cats. He loves to snuggle up and would be a perfect companion. He uses his litter box great and he loves to play with toys. Great personality - probably about a year old. He is a big boy and wants his very own home.

My name is Layla - I am a little over a year old and I am a Lab/Boxer mix. Life hasn't been very easy for me. You see, I have lots of energy and my family just couldn't, or wouldn't, deal with it. So they stuck me outside in an 8 foot by 6 foot kennel with only a plastic dog house for protection. They fed and watered me when they remembered. One of my family's relatives took me because they felt sorry for me but I was just too much to handle. I got along fine with the other dogs in the home and with the kids but I wasn't there long enough to learn all the good things I should know like sit, stay, walking on a leash, etc, as my new mom had ... (Read More)to have an emergency c-section and I was just too high energy for her to deal with. I don't blame her - she tried very hard to make it work. I really want to be loved and I am willing to love up to anyone who will show me attention. I am a runner so I can't be left in an unfenced area as I will take off. I have done awesome with housebreaking and have not had an accident inside here at the shelter. If you, or someone you know, is that person who can give me lots of love, please tell them about me sitting here at the shelter. Puppy Kisses, Layla (Less)

Here is one of our new arrivals today. We want you to meet Vader. His owner said he was Lab and Great Pyrenees mix. We certainly don't see any of the Pyrenees in him. He is eight months old. He is neutered, current on his shots and ready for a new owner. He came in with his brother and he is the shyer of the two dogs. He has warmed up quickly and is all about being loved right now. His parent's are getting a divorce and his mom just couldn't keep him. WE promised to find him the right home to take care of him and give him the love he deserves. He is reported as housebroken, good with cats, and we know he gets along with other dogs (at ... (Read More)least his brother). He has never been around kids. (Less)

I am George. I am about 2 1/2 years old and am a lab mix. I have not had a very easy life. In July of this year I was diagnosed with Heartworm. I underwent the nasty treatments it took to get me well and I have recovered. I was severely neglected in my prior home and I am really wishing for a miracle this Christmas that I find a family who will love me and give me the chance to love them back. My new family needs to make sure I stay on Heartworm medication next Summer to assure I don't get Heartworm again. Come on out and show me that there are kind people who love animals.

Say Hello to Gus. He is almost three years old and is a Rottie mix. He is a good size boy. He does not like men. We assume this is from being abused previously by a man. His normal reaction is just fear when he is around a man. He does not warm up to men given time. He is good with women and kids and listens very well. He has never attacked anyone but does eye men very carefully. He has been great knowing the boundaries for his property and staying on it. He does have a high prey drive and has been known to kill squirrels and ferrets. He probably wouldn't be the best around cats due to his prey drive. He is a beautiful boy who just needs a ... (Read More)woman to love him. (Less)

We want you to meet Rosie. She is almost 3 years old. There is a bunch of discussion regarding what breed she is. Some say Shepherd mix, some say there is some Rottie in her and others say there is some Gordon setter in her. She is housebroken, spayed, current on her shots and ready for a new home. She is not always great with other dogs so may be best as an only dog. She loves people and is a real sweetie.

My name is Gordon. I am all ready for you to come and kiss me. I am about two years old and am a Rottie mix. I LOVE everyone. Need a good family dog? Need a playmate for the kids? Need someone to cuddle at the end of the day? If you do - then I am your boy. I am neutered, current on my shots and ready for my forever home. You won't want to miss coming out to meet me. I need to be the only animal in the home - while I love people I am not great with other critters.